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Watermelon and Honeydew

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

7.55 g9.09 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.40 g0.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.20 g8.12 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.61 g0.54 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.09 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg19.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg18.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg2.90 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg27.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.15 g0.14 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg228.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.24 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

7.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.09 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg11.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg33.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

50.00 mg26.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.45 g89.82 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.25 g0.41 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal36.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal36.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal36.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal290.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon
Melon

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh

Seedless Variety

Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Green, Yellow

Inside Color

Red
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Southern Africa
France

Grows on

Vines
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • Watermelon contain 91% of water.
  • In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
  • Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
  • There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
  • The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
  • 90% of a honeydew is water.
  • In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
  • Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
China

Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
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Top Exporter

China
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus
Cucumis melo

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris
Cucumis Melo Inodorus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Citrullus
Cucumis

Species

C. lanatus
C. melo

Generic Group

Gourd
Gourd

Difference Between Watermelon and Honeydew

We might think that Watermelon and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Honeydew is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Honeydew with peel is 30.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Honeydew belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Honeydew is Cucurbitales and Cucurbitales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.